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1 MILLPWRG2 User s ManualACU-RITE ii Controls of the MILLPWRG2 Controls of the MILLPWRG2 Keys on consoleMotion control keysData Entry keysFunction keysNumerical keysAxis KeysSoft KeysKeyFunctionGO key ( run a program).STOP key (duel function: press once to pause, press twice to stop a program).KeyFunctionCANCEL key cancels operation, key clears selections, values in a field, a program key completes operation, data entered in a key completes selection, values entered in a key toggles between Absolute or Incremental key toggles between the DRO display or Program mode key opens menu for setting part graphic display parameters, type, key opens on-screen key toggles between INCH or MM key opens configuration / MINUS keys open the datum, or preset KEYS performs the function directly above MILLPWRG2 iii Controls of the MILLPWRG2 Move Table and Navigation keysCalculator Function keysPotentiometer for feed rate overrideMilling Function keysPeripherals Supported: USB memory devices; a memory stick.

2 Networking, USB pointing devices; a mouse, USB ARROW key will move the table or display cursor depending on the function ARROW key will move the table or display cursor depending on the function ARROW key will move the table or display cursor depending on the function selected. DOWN ARROW key will move the table or display cursor depending on the function selected. KeyFunctionCALC key opens the key. MULTIPLIER key DIVIDE rate overrideKeyFunctionTOOL key opens the SET TOOL key opens the Rectangle milling popup key opens the Circle milling popup key opens the Hole pattern popup key opens the POSITION / DRILL data input key opens the MILL LINE data input key opens the MILL ARC data input key opens the BLEND \ CHAMFER data input key opens the user defined milling function data input Controls of the MILLPWRG2 ACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 v Manual InformationManual InformationMessage symbolsAttention!This symbol indicates that there is one or more of the following risks when using the described function Danger to work piece Danger to fixtures Danger to tool Danger to machine Danger to operatorsDamage!

3 This symbol indicates that there is risk of MILLPWRG2 damage, or electrical shock if instructions are not adhered from machine to machine!This symbol indicates that instructions may apply differently from one type of machine to another type of to another Manual!This symbol indicates that information required is located elsewhere ( Machines Owner Manual).Advice!This symbol indicates that an Advice tip is being provided. Important, and/or additional information about the function Manual InformationFonts Used in this manualReference to the: Console HARD KEYS. Reference to the: Display Screen Soft to the: Display Screen to the: Display Screen (errors)HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION is continuously striving to improve. Please help HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION by sending your request to the following e-mail address: for latest version of this , Software and FeaturesThis manual describes functions and features provided by MILLPWRG2 as of the following NC software machine tool builder may not allow some of the functions described in this manual, therefore they may not be among the features provided by the MILLPWRG2 on your machine machine tool builder representative can assist with becoming familiar with the features of the machine manufacturers, as well as HEIDENHAIN Corp.

4 , offer programming courses for the MILLPWRG2. We recommend these courses as an effective way of improving your programming skill and sharing information and ideas with other MILLPWRG2 place of operationThe MILLPWRG2 is intended for use primarily in industrially-zoned areas. Refer to the respective installation manual for additional modelNC software numberACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 Software751005-01 ACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 vii MILLPWRG2 Access CodeMILLPWRG2 Access CodeAccess CodeAccess to Machine Parameter OperationsThe access code must be entered before the installation setup parameters can be accessed or changed. Press the SETUP key to enter the Job Setup dialogue. Press the Config Data soft key, and enter the access code in the yellow message !The parameter access code is 8891 Attention!To prevent setup parameters from being changed, remove this page from the manual after initial system setup. Retain this information in a safe place for future MILLPWRG2 Access CodeACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 ixTable of Contents Controls of the MILLPWRG2 Keys on control keys.

5 IiData Entry keys ..iiAxis Keys ..iiSoft Table and Navigation keys .. iiiCalculator Function keys .. iiiPotentiometer for feed rate override .. iiiMilling Function keys .. iiiPeripherals Supported: .. iii Manual InformationMessage Used in this manual ..viModel, Software and Features ..viIntended place of operation ..vi MILLPWRG2 Access CodeAccess Code .. viiAccess to Machine Parameter Operations .. MILLPWRG2 ACU-RITE conversational, and G-code format .. 2 Powering Up .. 3E-STOP and Shutdown .. 4 Find Home .. 6 Disengage Z Axis 7 Disengaging the Z axis drive: .. 7Re-engaging the Z axis 7 Writing Programs .. Operating in 2 Axes and 3 Axes ModesOverview .. 9 Program Steps in 2 Axis Mode .. 9 Selecting 2 Axis Mode on 3 Axis Systems .. 10x ConsoleOperating Console .. 11 Rear 11 Screen Navigation .. 12 DRO Mode 12 PGM Mode display .. 12 Dialogues, and Drop Down 13 Operator Prompts .. 13 Cursor .. 13 General Operating Guidelines .. 14 Operating Modes.

6 15 Popup Menus .. 16 Keyboard .. 17 Special Characters .. 17 Navigational Soft keys .. 17 Editing Keys .. 18 Calculator .. 18 Numeric Keypad .. 18 Context Sensitive Help .. 19 Using Context Sensitive Help .. 19 Console Keypad .. Operating Mode ScreensDisplay navigation .. 21 DRO display screen .. 21 Program Display Screen .. Accessories Electronic Edge Finder .. ConventionsAxis Conventions .. 24 Count Direction .. 24X axis .. 24Y axis .. 24Z 24 Cartesian 24 Polar 24 Absolute and incremental work piece positions .. 25 Absolute work piece 25 Incremental work piece positions .. 25 Setting the datum .. 26 Overview .. 26 ACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 Manual Machine PositioningMove Table .. 27 Changing the Mode .. 27 Incremental Moves .. 27 Continuous 27 Preset 28 Adjusting the DRO Manual Data InputOverview .. 30 DRO Screen .. 31 Status Bar 32 Move Table .. 33 milling Function .. 33 Zeroing an Axis .. 34 Teach Position .. 34 Electronic Edge Finder.

7 35 Skewing .. 36 milling Function 37 DRO Operations .. 38 Rectangle 38 Rectangle milling example .. 38 Circle 39 Circle milling example .. 39 DRO Mill CalculatorAccessing the calculator .. 41 Using the calculator to insert data .. 42 Trig Functions .. Tool TableOverview .. 44 Tool Compensation Required Data .. 44 Tool numbers / Tool names .. 45 Locating the Tool 45 Tool Table .. 46 Editing the tool table .. 46 Editing an existing 47 Tool Table Structure .. 47 Tool table: Standard tool data .. 47xii Tool DataTool-Length Offsets .. 48 Teaching Tool Length Offsets in the Tool Table .. 48 Diameter Offset in Tool 49 Tool Radius Offset .. 50 Moving without radius 50 Machining with radius offset .. 51 Radius offset: Machining corners .. Programming IntroductionProgram Display mode .. 54 Display area .. 54 Program Function Screen .. 55 Folder View .. 55 Program Drawing View .. 56 Program Screen Display .. 57 Program Mode Soft Keys .. 58 Program 59 Program Functions soft keys.

8 59 View hard key .. 62 Step Functions soft keys .. 63 Program Steps soft keys .. 64 Clear Program soft key .. 65 Save/Discard soft 65 Run Options soft keys .. 66 Program 67 Saving a Program .. Program Mode FunctionsProgram Type Filter .. 68 USB Access .. Creating programs overviewNew Part Program .. 69 ACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 Conversational ProgrammingProgramming Considerations .. 72 From and To points .. 72 Depth of Cut .. 72 Pass .. 72 Tool Offset .. 73 Datum Selection .. 73 Absolute vs. Incremental Dimensions .. 74 Continuous milling .. 74 Fundamentals for Creating a Program .. 75 Entering milling steps .. 75 Adding/Inserting milling 76 Editing or Deleting a milling step .. 76 Program 77 Program Edited .. 77 Running a Program .. 78 Skewing a Part .. 78 Establishing a Datum .. 79 Steps to Establish the 80X Axis Datum: .. 81Y Axis Datum .. 81Z Axis Datum .. 81 Retract Z .. 82 Using an electronic edge finder .. 82 Test the Datum 84 Testing a MILLPWRG2 Program.

9 85 Single 86 Dry Run .. 86 Graphics 86 Machining Your Part .. 87 Potentiometer for Feedrate Override .. 88 Manually Positioning the Quill .. FoldersFolder Functions .. 90 Folders .. 90 Creating a 90 Naming a new 91 Deleting a 91 Saving a Program .. 91 Naming a Program .. 92 Deleting a Program .. 92 Loading a MILLPWRG2 (MPT) Program .. 93 Importing a DXF drawing .. 94xiv G-code Programs .. 95 Loading a G-code Program .. 95 Running a G-Code Program .. 96 Starting or Stopping a G-code Program .. 96G-code and M-Code 97G-code .. 97M-Code 101 Additional G-code Conventions for 104 Backing Up a Program .. 105 Copy and Paste 105 Program Demonstration ProgramOverview .. 108 Selecting Datum .. 108 Begin Programming .. 109 Selecting A Tool .. 109 Programming a line .. 110 Programming an Arc .. 111 Programming the connecting 112 Programming the lower vertical Line .. 113 Programming the lower angle 114 Programming the upper angle Line .. 115 Programming a Blend.

10 116 Closing the 117 Tool Change for the Bolt hole Pattern .. 118 Programming the Bolt circle .. 119 Tool Change for the Rectangular Pocket .. 120 Programming the Rectangular Pocket .. 121 Testing the Program .. 122 Graphics only .. 122 Dry Run with table 122 Running the Program .. 123 Tool Changes .. 124 Clearing the Program .. 124 ACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 milling and DrillingOverview .. 126 Selecting A Tool .. 127 Repeatable Tool Length Offsets .. 129 Programming a 129 Changing to a Tool of unknown length in DRO mode .. 129 Changing to a Tool of unknown length in a program .. 131 Position / Drill .. 132 Line .. 133 Arc .. 134 Blend/Chamfer .. 135 Rectangular milling 138 Rectangle Pocket .. 138 Tool Path Description:.. 139 Rectangle 140 Rectangle Face .. 142 Rectangle 144 Circular milling 146 Circle Pocket .. 146 Circle 148 Circle 150 Circle Helix .. 152 Hole Patterns .. 153 Row of Holes .. 153 Hole Frame and Array .. 155 Bolt Circle Patterns.